Soldiers have prevented a suicide attempt by a woman, Francesca Spark, who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess in the Marina area of Lagos.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, on Monday.
Ayeni said Spark attempted to commit suicide but troops of 65 Battalion, Nigerian Army, deployed at the Officers’ Mess sighted her and quickly used their military ingenuity to her rescue.
He stated: “She was given first aid treatment and stabilised by the battalion medical team.
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“After stabilisation, we contacted the family and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Ovie Spark, residing at Awoyaya Lagos.”
Ayeni quoted the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Muhammed Usman, as commending the soldiers for being observant and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
He added: “The GOC said he was pleased that soldiers brought their training in disaster management to bear in such a critical situation that might have claimed the life of a fellow citizen.
“Usman said such an operation is a military operation other than war, conducted during emergencies or natural disasters, which affirm that troops have been trained to support leading agencies during emergencies.
“The GOC assured residents of the NA’s commitment to protect them and their property even during emergencies.”
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